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August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Health April 19, 2022 - 11:36 am

Masks now optional on Lawrence buses

by Lawrence Times

Masks will no longer be required for Lawrence Transit riders or employees following a federal judge’s ruling that suspends enforcement of a mask mandate on public transportation, the city announced Tuesday.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times file photo
Health December 31, 2021 - 12:32 pm

City of Lawrence requiring masks in all facilities, suspending exercise and free play at rec centers

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is once again putting in place more strict measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts December 3, 2021 - 8:47 pm

Lawrence anti-mask protester charged with 3 felonies after arrest at vaccine clinic for kids

by Mackenzie Clark

A Lawrence man who has become widely known for his protests against mask mandates has been charged with three low-level felonies following an alleged incident at a clinic where 5- to 11-year-olds were getting COVID-19 vaccines.

Education October 8, 2021 - 4:07 pm

Kansas school board candidate compares mask mandate to Nazi persecution of Jews

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Shawnee Heights school board candidate Christina Flaming compared COVID-19 mask mandates to Nazi persecution of Jews, referred in a campaign fundraising appeal to “so-called vaccinations” for coronavirus and accused physicians and news media of being complicit in an effort to stoke public fear with bad science.

Lawrence news September 22, 2021 - 8:21 pm

Douglas County Commission passes extension of mask mandate for children through December

by Lucie Krisman

The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday unanimously passed an extension of the current countywide mask mandate for children through the end of the school semester.

Health September 20, 2021 - 3:42 pm

Douglas County Commission to consider extending mask mandate for children ages 2-11

by Lucie Krisman

The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will discuss a possible extension of the countywide mask mandate for kids put into place last month. 

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Education August 31, 2021 - 3:32 pm

Anti-mask protester draws attention, concern from school community, Lawrence drivers

by Tricia Masenthin

A protester has added his anti-mask message to the morning routine at Sunset Hill Elementary School, leading some in the Lawrence community to express concerns for safety.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
Education August 27, 2021 - 3:39 pm

House leader warned of ‘mask madness’ in Kansas schools, downplayed risk of COVID-19 to kids

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

The number of Kansas children who are getting sick — especially in districts where masks are not required — is forcing school officials to rethink their approach.

Lawrence news August 21, 2021 - 4:00 am

Lawrence Times masks now available; proceeds will be donated

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Times has added masks to our growing collection of merchandise. Proceeds we receive from masks sold through Sept. 15 will be distributed to one or more local grassroots organizations that help underserved and marginalized people.

Health August 19, 2021 - 12:28 am

Douglas County Commission approves mask mandate for kids ages 2-11

by Mackenzie Clark

A new mask mandate for kids ages 2-11 is now in effect in Douglas County, despite public commenters drawing comparisons to the Holocaust and threatening to unenroll their kids from public schools Wednesday night.

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